Flagstaff AZ (June 25, 2015) – Fire operations will continue on the Camillo fire located 20 miles south of Flagstaff while the Horse Tank fire moves to patrol status and total acreage concluded at 3,603 acres treated.
CAMILLO FIRE OVERVIEW
Start Date: June 14, 2015
Location: 20 miles south of Flagstaff, just southeast of Mormon Lake.
Current Size: 17,596 acres
Operations Today: Crews will be conducting ignitions this morning south of Coyote Basin Ranch in the Tinny Spring area. Smoke may impact Lake Mary Road today as ignitions continue south along the highway. Preparation along the power lines for future ignitions is still occurring. Fire personnel continue to bring low severity fire along the power lines towards the south.
Smoke: Thunderstorms yesterday evening near the fire created a shift in wind direction pushing smoke into the Mormon Lake area and this trend may continue as monsoon storms occur in the evening over the fire. The majority of smoke is expected to disperse to the northeast today, which will likely impact communities such as Winslow. Smoke in the immediate area of the fire will be the densest in early morning and late in the evening, and motorists are urged to drive with caution.
Closures: The southern boundary of the closure area has been extended to FR 135, which is closed to the public. Residents of the Mahan Park subdivision who regularly use FR 135 from Lake Mary Road may use the alternate route of FR 294 off Lake Mary Road and the section of FR 135 that accesses their subdivision. Other closures include lands, roads, and trails in the vicinity of Little Mormon Mountain. This includes Forest Roads 92, 124, and a portion of 82. The area on the south side of FR 125 will be closed, but lands north of the road as well as FR 125 itself will remain open with access to Kinnikinick Lake. The Gooseberry Springs Trailhead and a portion of the Arizona Trail are also closed. See the full closure order and map on Inciweb. Delays are possible along FR 125 and Lake Mary Road because of fire personnel, smoke and equipment in the area.
HORSE TANK FIRE WRAPUP
Start Date: June 6, 2015
Location: Six miles north of Strawberry, south of Highway 260 near the junction with Hwy 87
Final Size: 3,603 acres
Operations Today: No operations are planned today and this fire has moved into a monitor/patrol status. This will be the last update on the Horse Tank fire.
Smoke: Smoke from smoldering may be visible to motorists in the immediate area of the fire.
Closures: The following Forest Roads will be closed until approximately July 2 until it is determined the area is safe for entry: Forest Roads 9366R, 9384A, 9381, 609, a portion of 9361A, 9367R, 608, 607, and 607A. Visitors can call the Mogollon Rim Ranger District at 928-477-2255 to inquire about the status of the roads opening late next week.
Find online information on Inciweb at inciweb.nwcg.gov. Follow the forest on Twitter at www.twitter.com/coconinonf (@CoconinoNF). Photos will be available on the forest Flickr site at www.flickr.com/coconinonationalforest. The public can also call the Coconino National Forest at 928-527-3600 during regular business hours.
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Flagstaff AZ (June 24, 2015) – Fire operations for the Horse Tank Fire resulted in approximately 400 acres being burned last night, and crews will begin to scale back tomorrow as the fire’s progression begins to lessen and objectives are being met.
Crews on the Camillo Fire initiated ignitions last night near Mint Tank and in strategic areas along the power line, burning approximately 1,000 acres. Both fires received some small amounts of rain last night and moisture is expected in the areas of the fire over the next few days.
The Horse Tank and Camillo fires are fulfilling their natural and crucial role in the ecosystem. The forest needs frequent, low severity fire to restore wildlife habitat, promote healthy vegetation, reduce fuels and the risk of severe fire, and create safer conditions for residents, visitors, and firefighters.
CAMILLO FIRE OVERVIEW
Start Date: June 14, 2015
Location: 20 miles south of Flagstaff, just southeast of Mormon Lake.
Current Size: 12,709 acres
Operations Today: Aerial ignitions will occur on the southeast boundary of the fire near Forest Road 124J. A smaller area of ignitions will happen in the southwest boundary near Lake Mary Road, making the smoke very visible to motorists along Lake Mary Road near the southern end of Mormon Lake. Cleanup of the interior portions of the fire burned yesterday will continue throughout today, and crews will also continue to monitor the eastern boundary of fire.
Smoke: The majority of smoke will disperse to the northeast. Smoke is noticeable from many areas on the Lake Mary Road corridor and portions of Flagstaff. Smoke will be the densest in early morning and late in the evening, motorists are urged to drive with caution.
Closures: Lands, roads, and trails in the vicinity of Little Mormon Mountain. This includes Forest Roads 92, 124, and a portion of 82. The area on the south side of FR 125 will be closed, but lands north of the road as well as FR 125 itself will remain open with access to Kinnikinick Lake. The Gooseberry Springs Trailhead and a portion of the Arizona Trail are also closed. See the full closure order and map on Inciweb. Delays are possible along FR 125 and Lake Mary Road because of fire personnel, smoke and equipment in the area.
HORSE TANK FIRE OVERVIEW
Start Date: June 6, 2015
Location: Six miles north of Strawberry, south of Highway 260 near the junction with Hwy 87
Current Size: 2,932 acres
Operations Today: Crews will mostly monitor the interior of the fire and clear dead trees along FR 609.
Smoke: Visible from Highways 260 and 87, I-17, Payson, Pine, Strawberry, Blue Ridge and the Verde Valley.
Closures: Forest Roads 9366R, 9384A, 9381, 609, a portion of 9361A, 9367R, 608, 607, and 607A are closed to all entry.
Find online information on Inciweb at inciweb.nwcg.gov. Follow the forest on Twitter at www.twitter.com/coconinonf (@CoconinoNF). Photos will be available on the forest Flickr site at www.flickr.com/coconinonationalforest. The public can also call the Coconino National Forest at 928-527-3600 during regular business hours.
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Flagstaff AZ (June 21, 2015) – UPDATE – Fire managers on the Camillo and Horse Tank Fires will be conducting burnout operations along Highways 87 and 260, and Forest Highway 3 (Lake Mary Road) starting around sundown this evening and continuing until approximately midnight. The cooler temperatures and higher humidity will help maintain a low severity burn. Nighttime burnout operations will continue for the next several days.
Motorists are urged to drive with care and expect delays. Smoke will reduce visibility and fire crews will be working alongside the roads. Fire personnel and Arizona Department of Transportation will be in the area to help direct traffic.
CAMILLO FIRE OVERVIEW
Yesterday: Fire moved easterly near Cow Hill off Forest Road 124 and crews conducted night burnout operations along the west side of the power lines.
Today: Crews will continue to prepare perimeters for burnout operations, and plan to utilize a helicopter to conduct aerial ignitions during the day. Using a helicopter for ignitions reduces the safety risk to firefighters that may otherwise have to hike in steep rocky terrain. Night crews will conduct burnout operations along Forest Highway 3 beginning around sundown.
Smoke: The majority of smoke will disperse to the northeast. Some smoke drifts into the Mormon Lake area overnight. Smoke is noticeable from many areas on the Lake Mary Road corridor (Forest Highway 3) and portions of Flagstaff. Smoke will be the densest in early morning and late in the evening, motorists are urged to drive with caution.
Closures: Lands, roads, and trails in the vicinity of Little Mormon Mountain. This includes Forest Roads 92, 124, and a portion of 82. The area on the south side of FR 125 will be closed, but lands north of the road as well as FR 125 itself will remain open with access to Kinnikinick Lake. The Gooseberry Springs Trailhead and a portion of the Arizona Trail are also closed. See the full closure order and map on Inciweb. Delays are possible along FR 125 and FH 3 because of fire personnel, smoke and equipment in the area.
Size: 5,862 acres (planning area is approximately 46,000 acres)
Start Date: June 14, 2015
Location: 20 miles south of Flagstaff, just southeast of Mormon Lake.
HORSE TANK FIRE OVERVIEW
Yesterday: Fire continued to burn interior pockets. Crews prepared Highways 260 and 87 for burnout operations.
Today: In anticipation of the fire moving southward, crews will begin conducting burnout operations this evening along Highways 260 and 87 to solidify perimeters.
Smoke: Visible from Highways 260 and 87, I-17, Payson, Pine, Strawberry, Blue Ridge and the Verde Valley.
Closures: Forest Roads 9366R, 9384A, 9381, 609, a portion of 9361A, 9367R, 608, 607, and 607A are closed to all entry.
Size: 1,518 acres (planning area is approximately 5,000 acres)
Start Date: June 6, 2015
Location: Six miles north of Strawberry, south of Highway 260 near the junction with Hwy 87
The Horse Tank and Camillo Fires are fulfilling their natural and crucial role in the ecosystem. The forest needs frequent, low severity fire to restore wildlife habitat, promote healthy vegetation, reduce fuels and the risk of severe fire, and create safer conditions for residents, visitors, and firefighters.
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Flagstaff AZ (June 18, 2015) – The lightning-caused Horse Tank and Camillo Fires continue to burn in a beneficial manner by restoring the forest and reducing the risk of severe fire. Fire Managers and crews are making calculated decisions on how to use these wildfires to restore the forest. Important tactics include allowing the fires to consume hazardous fuels with overall low severity and conducting burnout operations to dictate where the fire can move and when. Both fires are burning across the forest floor reducing fuel accumulations and promoting forest health.
HORSE TANK FIRE OVERVIEW
Yesterday: Crews performed burnout operations throughout the afternoon to solidify western boundaries.
Today: Fire activity and smoke will be lower today, as it continues to smolder and creep in interior pockets of unburned fuels.
Smoke: Visible from Highways 260 and 87, I-17, Payson, Pine, Strawberry, Blue Ridge and the Verde Valley. There was an increase in smoke yesterday due to continued burnout operations, which was normal and expected. Smoke is anticipated to be lighter most of the day today.
Closures: Forest Roads 9366R, 9384A, 9381, 609 and a portion of 9361A.
Acres Treated: 1,518 acres (management area is approximately 5,000 acres)
Start Date: June 6, 2015
Location: Six miles north of Strawberry, south of Highway 260 near the junction with Hwy 87
CAMILLO FIRE OVERVIEW
Yesterday: Personnel brought fire south with low severity fire ignitions along the KV high voltage WAPA power lines. This strategy reintroduces fire into the ecosystem while adding future protection to these crucial KV lines.
Today: Crews continue conducting burnout operations; this tactic allows fire managers to determine how and where the fire moves through the forest. Crews are preparing for future ignitions along Forest Highway 3 from FR 125 south to FR 124, and are working closely with Forest Service specialists to protect historical sites in the area.
Smoke: The majority of smoke will disperse to the northeast. It is not expected to impact Flagstaff, but will be visible from town. Smoke will be noticeable on Lake Mary Road (Forest Highway 3) and in Mormon Lake Village overnight.
Closures: The immediate fire area will be closed. Visitors should abide by on-the-ground closure signs, which will change as the active fire area moves. Forest Roads 125 and 124 (to Kinnikinick Lake) are open, but delays are possible because of fire personnel and equipment in the area.
Acres Treated: 2,381 acres (management area is approximately 46,000 acres)
Start Date: June 14, 2015
Location: 20 miles south of Flagstaff, just southeast of Mormon Lake.
Motorists should be cautious while traveling on Highway 260, State Route 87, and Lake Mary Road (Forest Highway 3). Smoke may reduce visibility and fire personnel will be working on and near the roads throughout the day. No closures to these roads are anticipated, but delays are possible.
The Horse Tank and Camillo Fires are fulfilling their natural and crucial role in forest health and fuels reduction. The forest needs frequent, low severity fire to restore wildlife habitat, promote healthy vegetation, reduce fuels and the risk of severe fire, and create safer conditions for residents, visitors, and firefighters.
Find online information on Inciweb at www.inciweb.nwcg.gov. Follow the forest on Twitter at www.twitter.com/coconinonf (@CoconinoNF). Photos will be available on the forest Flickr site at www.flickr.com/coconinonationalforest. The public can also call the Coconino National Forest at 928-527-3600 during regular business hours.
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Flagstaff AZ (June 16, 2015) – In addition to the Horse Tank Fire north of Pine and Strawberry, fire managers on the Coconino National Forest are utilizing a second lightning-caused fire to benefit the landscape: the Camillo Fire located approximately 20 miles south of Flagstaff near Mormon Lake.
The Horse Tank and Camillo Fires are fulfilling their natural and crucial role in forest health and fuels reduction. The forest needs frequent, low severity fire to restore wildlife habitat, promote healthy vegetation, reduce fuels and the risk of severe fire, and create safer conditions for residents, visitors, and firefighters.
The fires will increase in size, but not severity. Firefighters will be conducting burnout operations to manage where and how the fires move through the landscape, maintaining a low to moderate overall severity. In these cases, fire growth is desirable.
Expect smoke to increase; it will be very noticeable yet still much lighter than that of an uncharacteristically severe fire. Fire managers will closely monitor smoke impacts.
The Horse Tank and Camillo Fires are not prescribed burns. Though the resource benefits will be similar, these are wildfires that will be used as nature intended. This means they do not have planned “end dates.” Fire managers have carefully determined larger perimeters within which the fires may run their natural course. As long as conditions allow and objectives are being met, crews will continue actively managing these fires. Ultimately, fire will treat portions of, or all of, the land inside these boundaries
Motorists should be cautious of fire traffic and smoke on Highway 260, State Route 87, and Lake Mary Road (Forest Highway 3). Smoke may reduce visibility and fire personnel will be working near the roads. No closures to these roads are anticipated, but delays are possible.
HORSE TANK FIRE OVERVIEW
Start Date: June 6, 2015
Acres Treated: 920 acres (management area is approximately 5,000 acres)
Location: Six miles north of Strawberry, south of SR 260
Behavior: Creeping, smoldering across the forest floor. Larger brush not burning due to wet conditions
Smoke: Noticeable along SR 260 near the junction of State Route 87. Smoke will generally disperse to the northeast during the day, and will drift into Fossil Creek and possibly the Verde River area overnight.
Closures: Forest Roads 9366R, 9384A, 9381 and a portion of 9361A. These Forest Roads will be closed for the duration of the managed fire.
Today’s Management Actions: Continue burnout operations to establish perimeters and mitigate fire behavior.
CAMILLO FIRE OVERVIEW
Start Date: June 14, 2015
Acres Treated: 40 acres (management area is approximately 54,000 acres)
Location: 20 miles south of Flagstaff, just southeast of Mormon Lake.
Behavior: Creeping, smoldering across the forest floor.
Smoke: The majority will disperse to the northeast. It is not expected to impact Flagstaff, but will be visible from town. Smoke may be noticeable on Lake Mary Road (Forest Highway 3) and in Mormon Lake Village overnight.
Closures: The immediate fire area will be closed. Visitors are urged to abide by on-the-ground closure signs, which will change as fire moves through the landscape. No forest roads or other areas are closed at this time. Delays on Kinnikinick Road are possible because of fire personnel and equipment in the area.
Today’s Management Actions: Conduct burnout operations along powerlines to minimize impacts when the fire approaches.
Find online information for the Horse Tank and Camillo Fires on Inciweb at www.inciweb.nwcg.gov. Follow the forest on Twitter at www.twitter.com/coconinonf (@CoconinoNF). Photos will be available on the forest Flickr site at www.flickr.com/coconinonationalforest. The public can also call the Coconino National Forest at 928-527-3600 during regular business hours for additional information.
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